Spokane Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Ferry County, Lincoln County, Pend Oreille County, Spokane County, Stevens County, Whitman County, Washington.

Waiting List
Closed: Greater Spokane Area, Washington Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Pope Francis Haven Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Homeyard Cottages Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Multiple Properties Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Spokane Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Clareview, Near Elderly Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Greater Spokane Area, Washington Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Spokane, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Ferry, and Whitman, Washington .

The Spokane Housing Authority (SHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from July 30, 2024, until August 5, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Income Qualification

Income limits could be found on the SHA Eligibility Requirements page.

Preferences

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selection Process

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the the SHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the SHA Waitlist page on July 3, 2024.

Closed: Pope Francis Haven Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Spokane Valley, Washington.

The Spokane Housing Authority (SHA) Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Pope Francis Haven Apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from July 6, 2020, until until June 25, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

  • Pope Francis Haven Apartments is located at 16412 E Sprague Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99037. This complex opened in 2017 and offers 51 service enriched two and three bedroom units for homeless families with children.

There were five ways to apply during the opening period: 

  1. Print the online paper application.
  2. Pick up a paper application from the Pope Francis Haven Apartments leasing office.
  3. Call the Pope Francis Haven Apartments leasing office.
  4. Email the SHA.
  5. Call the Homeless Family Coordinated Assessment.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the SHA public notice on June 17, 2021.

Closed: Homeyard Cottages Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Spokane, Washington .

The Spokane Housing Authority (SHA) Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list for Studio, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Homeyard Cottages is closed.

The SHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from January 25, 2023, until February 3, 2023. there is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

  • Homeyard Cottages, 3080 N Hemlock St, Spokane, WA  – (4) Studio; (3) 1-bedroom; (9) 2-bedroom; (3) 3-bedroom

There were five ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Print the paper application online.
  2. Complete an application in person at the SHA office.
  3. Pick up an application at any of the properties locations or visiting the properties leasing office.
  4. Call SHA office.
  5. Email SHA.

Once the paper application was completed, it was either:

  1. Dropped off at the SHA office or to the SHA Customer Service Staff.
  2. Placed in the Dropbox outside the SHA office.
  3. Mailed to the SHA office.
  4. Dropped off at any of the Apartments listed above, but encouraged to submit to the Spokane Housing Authority location.

Income limits can be found here.

This waiting list had the following preferences: Households with Dependents/Homeless.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SHA website.

Sources: this information was verified by the SHA notice on January 26, 2023.

Closed: Multiple Properties Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Spokane Valley, Washington.

The Spokane Housing Authority (SHA) last accepted Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for Multiple Properties from March 25, 2024, until March 29, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following properties:

  • Alexandria Apartments, 623 S Howard, Spokane, WA; 1 and 2-bedroom units; Not Accessible
  • Arrowleaf Village, 380 S Aspen St., Airway Heights, WA; 2 and 3-bedroom units; Accessible
  • Beloved Sunset Apartments, 2804 W 7th Ave., Spokane, WA; 2-bedroom units; Not Accessible
  • Casas Salvadas, 1314 W Maxwell Ave., Spokane, WA; 3-bedroom units; Not Accessible
  • Casas Salvadas, 1024 W Boone Ave., Spokane, WA; 1 and 2 bedroom units; Not Accessible
  • Summit View, 820 N Summit Blvd., Spokane, WA; 2 and 3-bedroom units; Not Accessible
  • Cedar West, 4018 W Rowan Ave., Spokane, WA; 2-bedroom units; Not Accessible
  • Sharon Lord Apartments, 1203-1207 N Madison Street, Spokane, WA; 2-bedroom units; Accessible
  • Walnut Corners, 1403 W Mallon St., Spokane, WA; 2 and 3-bedroom units; Accessible
  • Parsons, 108 S. Jefferson St., Spokane, WA; 2-bedroom units; Accessible

There were six ways to apply while the waitlist was open:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Print the paper application that was available on the SHA website.
  3. Complete an application in person at the SHA office.
  4. Pick up an application at any of the properties locations or visiting the properties leasing offices.
  5. Call SHA office to request an application.
  6. Email SHA to request an application.

Once the paper application was completed, it was be either:

  1. Emailed to SHA.
  2. Dropped off at the dropbox at SHA office.
  3. Mailed to the SHA office.
  4. Dropped off at the Apartments.

Income limits could be found here.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the SHA public notice on March 11, 2024.

Closed: Spokane Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Spokane Housing Authority (SHA) Public Housing waiting list is currently closed. It is not known when this waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.

A list of all SHA Public Housing communities can be found here.

For more information, visit the SHA website, or call the office at (509) 328-2953.

Closed: Clareview, Near Elderly Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Spokane, Washington.

The Spokane Housing Authority (SHA) last accepted Near Elderly and Disabled Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list for 2-Bedroom apartments at Clare View Apartments from March 25, 2024 at 8:00 am, until March 29, 2024 at 11:59 pm PST.

  • Clare View - located in Spokane, WA – 2-bedroom units; Accessible

There were six ways to apply while the waitlist was open:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Print the paper application that will be available on the SHA website.
  3. Complete an application in person at the SHA office.
  4. Pick up an application at any of the properties locations or visiting the properties leasing offices.
  5. Call SHA office to request an application
  6. Email SHA to request an application.

Once the paper application was completed, it was to be either:

  1. Emailed to SHA.
  2. Dropped off at the dropbox at SHA office.
  3. Mailed to the SHA office.
  4. Dropped off at the Apartment.

Income limits could be found here.

This waiting list had the following preferences: Disabled and Near Elderly (55+)

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the SHA public notice on March 11, 2024.

About The Agency

Spokane Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 5,404 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 10:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 10:00am-4:00pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

25 West Nora Avenue, Spokane, WA

Visit Website(509) 328-2953

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Spokane Housing Authority?

Spokane Housing Authority serves 5,059 low-income households. The agency manages 5,749 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Spokane Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 83 percent of households served by Spokane Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 97 percent of Spokane Housing Authority households.

How many Spokane Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 556 households and make up 11 percent of households served by Spokane Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Spokane Housing Authority?

There are 3288 female-headed renter households living in Spokane Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 65% of those served by the Spokane Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Spokane Housing Authority renters?

Black 354
Native American 202
Asian-Pacific Islander 101
White 4,098
Hispanic 304

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Spokane Housing Authority?

There are 1568 households headed by seniors served by the Spokane Housing Authority. Senior households are 31% of households in Spokane Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Spokane Housing Authority housing?

There are 2276 persons with disabilities living in Spokane Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 45% of households served by the Spokane Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Spokane Housing Authority?

The Spokane Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Spokane Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Spokane Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on July 30, 2024 and closed on August 5, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Spokane Housing Authority

Alexandria Apartments

623 S Howard St, Spokane, Washington 99204

Parsons Hotel

108 S Jefferson St, Spokane, Washington 99201

bed 1-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Summit View Apartments

820 N Summit Blvd, Spokane, Washington 99201

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Walnut Corners

1423 W Broadway Ave., Spokane, Washington 99201

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Casas Salvadas

704 S Sherman Street, Spokane, Washington 99202

bed Studio-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Arrowleaf Village

380 S Aspen St, Airway Heights, Washington 99001

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
payment Income Based
accessibility Accessible

Pearl on Adams

173 S Adams St, Spokane, Washington 99201

bed 1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Home Yard Cottages

N Hemlock St and W Fairview Ave, Spokane, Washington 99205

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Pope Francis Haven

16412 E SPRAGUE AVE, Spokane Valley, Washington 99037

bed 2-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Spokane Ha

8803 E Michielli Pl, Spokane Valley, Washington 99212

accessibility Accessible

Clare View Seniors Apartments

4827 S Palouse Hwy, Spokane, Washington 99223

bed Studio-2
payment $276-468/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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